Retail & Consumer Spending: Costco reported July net sales of $23.12B in Canada (up from $20.89B), with U.S. comparable sales rising 10.3% and digital sales up 17.7%, underscoring how shoppers keep shifting toward online and value. Pet Retail & Policy: Buc-ee’s rolled out clearer in-store pet signage, limiting access to ADA-defined service animals and sparking debate among road-trippers. Food Safety: A CDC-linked salmonella outbreak tied to jalapenos has sickened 345 people across 27 states; restaurants including Chipotle and Qdoba removed jalapenos as officials investigate. Healthcare Costs & Medicare: Public Citizen says Medicare’s drug price negotiation rules quietly changed, giving AbbVie’s Creon extra years before negotiated pricing—potentially affecting seniors and costs. EV Charging Deals: Autel’s 80A MaxiCharger AC Pro is discounted on Amazon (about $909 shipped), targeting faster home charging for J1772 vehicles. Convenience Retail Legal Fight: Buc-ee’s is suing a Georgia convenience chain over mascot and name similarities, with the defendant calling it “trademark bully” litigation. Sportswear Retail Footprint: Nike and other athletic brands are closing stores as competition forces faster product and shopping-experience upgrades.